Your pediatric dentist in Zug

Milk teeth are not simply small copies of adult teeth. Maintaining healthy milk teeth is of utmost importance for the good development of later adult teeth. The loss of the first teeth can lead to problems in the tooth and jaw area that are difficult to correct later.

When treating children, we pay particular attention to the concerns and fears of young patients. Anyone who is not afraid of the dentist as a child will usually experience the treatment without fear or stress as an adult.

Your pediatric dentist in Zug will be happy to inform you about strategies for gentle treatment and modern techniques in pediatric dentistry.

Your pediatric dentist in Zug

Milk teeth are not simply small copies of adult teeth. Maintaining healthy milk teeth is of utmost importance for the good development of later adult teeth. The loss of the first teeth can lead to problems in the tooth and jaw area that are difficult to correct later.

When treating children, we pay particular attention to the concerns and fears of young patients. Anyone who is not afraid of the dentist as a child will usually experience the treatment without fear or stress as an adult.

Your pediatric dentist in Zug will be happy to inform you about strategies for gentle treatment and modern techniques in pediatric dentistry.

Dentistry for children – not for “little adults”

What applies to milk teeth applies to children themselves: They are not “little adults” but need a treatment from the practice team that is tailored precisely to their needs as well as their physical and psychological characteristics.

Pediatric dentistry differs from dental treatment for adults in the following areas:

Children’s teeth are still developing; Growth of the skull bones is not yet complete. Children get their permanent teeth from around the age of 6
A pediatric dentist has to deal with patients on a psychological level very differently than a dentist for adults
The foundation for dental health throughout life is laid in childhood – and the foundation for a fear- and stress-free relationship with the treating dentist
Children are often easier to motivate than adults to maintain optimal dental hygiene
There are special treatment concepts for children that are based on their anatomical and psychological level of development

Dentistry for children – not for “little adults”

What applies to milk teeth applies to children themselves: They are not “little adults” but need a treatment from the practice team that is tailored precisely to their needs as well as their physical and psychological characteristics.

Pediatric dentistry differs from dental treatment for adults in the following areas:

Children’s teeth are still developing; Growth of the skull bones is not yet complete. Children get their permanent teeth from around the age of 6
A pediatric dentist has to deal with patients on a psychological level very differently than a dentist for adults
The foundation for dental health throughout life is laid in childhood – and the foundation for a fear- and stress-free relationship with the treating dentist
Children are often easier to motivate than adults to maintain optimal dental hygiene
There are special treatment concepts for children that are based on their anatomical and psychological level of development

Preventive measures in pediatric dentistry

Preventive care

Your pediatric dentists in Zug can create an oral hygiene status for your child. Bacterial deposits mostly affect the spaces between the teeth, but also areas that are difficult to reach and are often ignored when brushing. The illustration makes children aware of possible deficits in oral hygiene. This often leads to a lasting improvement in oral hygiene. The process can be repeated at certain intervals so that changes in oral hygiene can be documented – and children who brush better over time also get a well-deserved sense of achievement.

Nutrition advice

Your practice team may advise you and your child about good nutrition. A conscious and balanced diet has an important influence on your child’s dental health. Snacking doesn’t have to be banned in general: If you know how to snack “properly”, you can treat yourself to something sweet every now and then.

Advice on how to brush teeth properly

We will be happy to explain to your child how to brush his teeth properly and thoroughly. Depending on your child’s age and motor skills, we show you how to hold the toothbrush correctly, how to brush and how to carry out the brushing movements correctly. We are happy to explain why, when and for how long your child should brush their teeth and which toothbrush, toothpaste and other tools your child can use.

Fluoride

To harden the enamel in children’s teeth, your pediatric dentist in Zug can apply a special fluoride varnish. Milk teeth in particular can be strengthened in this way: They have a thinner layer of enamel compared to permanent teeth. If caries has attacked the tooth enamel, damage to the tooth occurs more quickly.

Fissure sealing

Nowadays, milk teeth are no longer generally sealed as was the case in the past. However, there are special circumstances in which a fissure sealing might be recommended. Fissures are the grooves, notches and cuts that each tooth has on the top surface. Some of them can be very deep or so unfavorably shaped that it is advisable to seal the tooth surface, because even thorough brushing cannot protect such teeth from tooth decay.

The affected teeth are thoroughly cleaned for the treatment and then a runny plastic material is applied and hardened. This thin protective layer helps prevent caries bacteria from settling – but it does not relieve of the need for thorough oral hygiene.

An “extended” fissure sealing is used when a tooth already has minor caries damage. In this case, caries is carefully and gently removed and only then the filling material is applied.

Sealants can be used to protect the top of molars in milk and permanent teeth. However, the spaces between teeth cannot be protected from tooth decay in this way.

Dental treatment for children

Fillings

Carious milk teeth are usually filled with plastic or glass ionomer fillings; permanent children’s teeth with tooth-colored fillings. From a purely technical point of view, the treatment differs little from the treatment of tooth decay in adults.

Milk tooth crowns

If a milk tooth is severely damaged by caries, the use of a milk tooth crown may be recommended. Reasons for this can be aesthetic, but especially orthodontic considerations: milk teeth serve as a “placeholder” for future teeth. When a gap occurs in the teeth, the surrounding teeth move into the gap. This creates misalignments and a lack of space in the teeth, which cannot be compensated for by the subsequent permanent teeth.

Root treatment of milk teeth

A treatment of the tooth root is necessary if the nerve in the milk tooth is inflamed or dead. If your child has severe tooth pain, swelling, or a fistula – recognizable by a small bubble on the gums oozing pus – these are signs that the tooth’s tissue is infected. In this case, milk teeth do not necessarily have to be extracted: A root treatment can save such a tooth. To do this, the dentist removes the top part of the pulp that is inflamed or dead and covers it with a special medical cement. Finally, a filling is inserted.

Tooth accident

If your child has injured his teeth or gums in an accident, it is best to contact our practice immediately. Further information on the topic of dental accidents can be found on our page on the topic “emergency”.

As your pediatric dental practice in Zug, we are especially committed to the needs of our small patients. Together with parents, we can ensure that the foundation for healthy teeth is laid and that children grow up without fear of the dentist. Do you have any questions about this or our further dental treatments? Please contact our practice and talk to us! We look forward to getting to know you personally and to your visit with us!

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Your pediatric dentist in Zug

Your pediatric dentist in Zug

Dentistry for children – not for “little adults”

Dentistry for children – not for “little adults”

Preventive measures in pediatric dentistry

Dental treatment for children

Treatments

Annual school dental examination

Orthodontics in Zug

Plastic & Glass ionomer fillings

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